Artificial Intelligence
Applied Machine Learning with Catapults
Students are introduced to the concept of machine learning and the iterative engineering design process through the design, construction, and testing of a catapult. They will then experiment with the catapult in order to develop a mathematical model that can be used to make predictions of how the system will perform.
Students will:
- Define machine learning and provide real-world applications for where it is used
- Describe the engineering design process and apply it to the design and construction of a catapult
- Develop a mathematical model that describes the performance of the catapult
- Create an algorithm based on the performance analysis of the catapult
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Lab time commitment
65-90 minutes
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Lab materials
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Live Q&A session and wrap up with
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Kate Schinaman
University of Notre Dame '25
Kate Schinaman is a 2025 graduate in Computer Science with a minor in Engineering Corporate Practice at the University of Notre Dame. On campus, Kate loves being involved in undergraduate research with the Notre Dame Lead Innovation Team, serving as the secretary for the Society of Women Engineers, and being a member of the Student Government Department of Campus Technology! Kate is passionate about Engineering Tomorrow's mission and is excited about every opportunity to contribute further to the organization's goal of making engineering more accessible!
Kate Schinaman is a 2025 graduate in Computer Science with a minor in Engineering Corporate Practice at the University of Notre Dame. On campus, Kate loves being involved in undergraduate research with the Notre Dame Lead Innovation Team, serving as the secretary for the Society of Women Engineers, and being a member of the Student Government Department of Campus Technology! Kate is passionate about Engineering Tomorrow's mission and is excited about every opportunity to contribute further to the organization's goal of making engineering more accessible!
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